Hara bhara kabab -Mildly spiced Spinach, Peas and Potato Patties – from North India Hara bhara kabab is the most popular vegetarian kabab of North India, you can find this in every restaurant’s menu card. Addition of spinach, cottage cheese and peas make it healthy and rich in Iron, Folic Acid , Calcium and Fiber….

Vermicelli upma-Tangy tomato vermicelli tempered in South Indian spices. Vermicelli/Sevai Upma is a traditional and popular South Indian breakfast. It is easy to make, delicious , and filling. In North India, vermicelli is usually made only as a dessert but the day I tasted the South Indian version, I was hooked on it. You need just a…

Rawa idli -Steamed semolina muffins with corn,cashews and mild spices-a specialty from South India Idlis and dosa are the most popular breakfast from South India.Regular idlis are made with a batter of rice and white lentils,which need pre preparation. Rava idli is an instant idli which require no preparation,just add some yogurt and tempering in semolina…

Beguni -Aubergine fritters topped with tangy salsa Beguni/baigan pakora or baigan fry is a very popular snack in India,specially in Bengal. Brinjal slices are coated/dipped in spiced gram flour batter and then deep fried in mustard oil or any refined oil. I often serve these with ketchup or mint chutney,but yesterday I tried a…

Rajma Galouti kabab – Kidney beans patties cooked with mild and aromatic Indian spices. I am sharing the recipe of the famous Galouti Kababs of Awadhi cuisine (of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh). These kababs are very aromatic and have a velvety texture which makes them melt in the mouth. Served with Roomali Roti, Mint Yogurt Chutney and Salad. Hope…

Sabudana thalipeeth – Shallow fried flatbread made with sago seeds / tapioca pearls,potato and spices Sabudana thalipeeth is a Maharashtrian fasting food delicacy.Sabudana is used especially during fasting so very popular during Navratri,in the month of Shravan and on Ekadashi days. The ingredients for making sabudana thalipeth are almost same as making sabudana vada but…

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About Maayeka

"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!